Stillwater Wedding Photographer
St. Croix River bluffs, JX Event Venue, Aamodt's Apple Farm, historic Main Street. From $2,700.
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Who is the best Stillwater wedding photographer for St. Croix River venues?
Honey Deww Photography (Emma Ziegler) is a 5-star Stillwater wedding photographer with 200+ Twin Cities weddings since 2018. Shoots at Stillwater Event Center, JX Event Venue, Outing Lodge, and Aamodt's Apple Farm. Collections from $2,700.
Serving Stillwater and the surrounding St. Croix Valley
Stillwater sits roughly 30 minutes from downtown Minneapolis, inside the St. Croix Valley on the metro's eastern edge. I photograph weddings in Stillwater and know the venues, the light, and the timing quirks that come with the St. Croix Valley area.
Stillwater weddings live and die on the St. Croix — bluff portraits, Lift Bridge backdrops, and JX Event Venue's brick interior are the signatures I plan every timeline around.
Couples choosing a Stillwater wedding photography photographer usually weigh up neighbouring towns too — Bayport, Oak Park Heights, Hudson (WI), Lake Elmo, Marine on St. Croix, and I travel to all of them. Travel beyond the metro is quoted up front, so the number you see when you book is the number you pay.
Stillwater landmarks I shoot around
Portraits in Stillwater lean on JX Event Venue, Aamodt's Apple Farm, the Lift Bridge, St. Croix River bluffs. Whether you're after something classic or more editorial, I map the day's schedule around the light so you get the best fifteen minutes at each stop — and with the drive built into the timeline rather than bolted on.
Areas served near Stillwater
I photograph weddings, engagements, and portraits across the St. Croix Valley. These are the Stillwater-adjacent Minneapolis–St. Paul suburbs I cover most often — every city links to a dedicated local guide.
- Bayport
- Oak Park Heights
- Hudson (WI)
- Lake Elmo
- Marine on St. Croix
- Minneapolis
- St. Paul
Also serving the wider Twin Cities metro — view all Minneapolis–St. Paul locations.
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Quick answers about Stillwater wedding photographers
How much does a Stillwater wedding photographer cost?+
Stillwater wedding photographer collections start at $2,700 for 4 hours of coverage and include an engagement session, online gallery, print release, and full high-resolution downloads. Most couples book the 8-hour package at $3,900, which adds a second photographer.
Do you travel to Stillwater?+
No — Stillwater is inside my standard Minneapolis–St. Paul metro service area, so travel is included in every collection. No mileage, parking, or setup fees.
How far in advance should I book a Stillwater wedding photographer?+
Book 12–18 months out for peak Saturdays (June–October) in Stillwater. Off-season dates (November–April) and Fridays or Sundays can often be booked 3–6 months out.
What is your wedding photographer style in Stillwater?+
Editorial documentary — I direct just enough for polish (posture, hands, chin) then step back and let the day happen. Warm, true-to-life color; no orange-and-teal filters or heavy retouching.
How long until I get my Stillwater wedding photos?+
A sneak-peek gallery of 30–50 images lands in your inbox within 48 hours. The full gallery (600–1,000+ edited images) is delivered in 4–6 weeks via a private, downloadable online gallery.
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Recent work
Stillwater Wedding & Portrait Photography
A look at recent weddings, engagements and portraits photographed around Stillwater and the wider Twin Cities.
What the day includes
Ceremony, Reception & Portrait Coverage in Stillwater, MN
Bridal portraits
Before the ceremony I set aside 20–30 minutes for bridal portraits — full-length, three-quarter and detail frames of the dress, veil and bouquet. In Stillwater, MN that usually happens in the getting-ready suite or a quiet corner of the venue grounds, using window light rather than flash so the images match the rest of the gallery.
Candid, documentary coverage
Most of the day is photographed candidly. I direct just enough for posture and light, then step back and let things happen — the toast that lands, the parent who turns away, the friends reorganising the dance floor. It is documentary work with editorial finishing, not a shot list worked through in order.
Ceremony and reception
Ceremony coverage runs from the processional through the recessional, shot from two positions so you get both the vows and the faces watching them. Reception coverage carries through speeches, first dances and the open floor, with off-camera light once the room goes dark. Collections start at $2,700 for four hours in Stillwater, MN and across the wider Twin Cities area.
Stillwater Venues I Shoot
- Stillwater Event Center (river bluff)
- JX Event Venue (downtown)
- The Loft at Studio J
- Outing Lodge at Pine Point
- Aamodt's Apple Farm (fall barn)
- Lowell Park terrace
- St. Croix bluff private estates
- Hudson, WI venues across the river
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best Stillwater wedding venues?
My most-shot Stillwater venues: Stillwater Event Center (river bluff), JX Event Venue (historic downtown), The Loft at Studio J, Outing Lodge at Pine Point, and Aamodt's Apple Farm for fall barn weddings. The lift bridge and Main Street are walking-distance portrait spots from most venues.
Do you shoot St. Croix River bluff ceremonies?
Yes — bluff-edge ceremonies overlooking the river are my favorite Stillwater setup. Best at the Stillwater Event Center, Lowell Park terrace, and a handful of private estates along Pine Point Road. Late September offers peak fall color on the Wisconsin bluffs across the river.
Travel fee for Stillwater?
Stillwater is at the edge of my standard Twin Cities radius — no travel fee included with collections $5,500+. Smaller collections add a flat $75 fee. Hudson and St. Croix Falls weddings (cross-river WI) follow the same pricing.
How much is a Stillwater wedding photographer?
Wedding collections start at $2,700 for 4 hours, $5,500 for 8 hours with a second photographer, and $7,500+ for full-day documentary coverage. All include a complimentary engagement session, online gallery, and print release.
Best Stillwater engagement-photo spots?
Main Street's cobblestones + lift bridge at golden hour, Lowell Park along the river, the St. Croix Crossing pedestrian bridge for skyline shots, Pioneer Park overlook, and Aamodt's Apple Farm for fall foliage. Winter sessions: downtown's twinkle lights are unbeatable.
Book Your Stillwater Wedding
Booking 2026–2028, 2027 & 2028. Fall Saturdays at Aamodt's and bluff-view venues fill 14+ months ahead.
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